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Released 20 years ago

Digital Rock

Space Cowboy · 2006

35 min · 12 tracks · electronic music

A vibrant fusion of electronic beats and catchy hooks, encapsulating the exuberance of mid-2000s dance music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    We Like to Party — This track embodies the celebratory spirit of the album with its infectious energy and catchy chorus, making it a staple on dance floors.
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    Music Is My Life — With its anthemic lyrics and pulsating rhythm, this song captures the essence of escapism that defines much of Space Cowboy's work.
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    Computer Games — This track stands out for its playful integration of retro gaming sounds, showcasing Space Cowboy's creative approach to blending nostalgia with contemporary beats.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases polished production with catchy hooks but lacks depth for lasting engagement.

What we noticed

  • The first track serves as an atmospheric intro, leading into the upbeat tempo of 'We Like to Party', which features a prominent hook.
  • Tracks 2 through 6 maintain a consistent danceable rhythm, while tracks 7 and 8 introduce variations in tempo and mood.
  • The album closes with two tracks that gradually decrease in energy, creating a sense of resolution.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro 0:38
  • 2 We Like to Party 4:01
  • 3 Talking in Your Sleep 2:54
  • 4 I Know What Girls Like 3:47
  • 5 Music Is My Life 3:47
  • 6 Raise the Roof 2:13
  • 7 That's What Dreams Are Made Of (MTV) 2:17
  • 8 Waiting 4 U (Part I) 3:12
  • 9 Running Away 3:40
  • 10 Waiting 4 U (Part II) 3:16
  • 11 Sometimes 3:08
  • 12 Computer Games 3:06

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